Code Definition

B1716 — Seat Driver Front Down Switch Circuit Short To Ground

System: Body  |  Type: Manufacturer-Specific  |  Make: Ford

About B1716

B1716 is a manufacturer-specific body diagnostic trouble code recorded for Ford vehicles. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.

When B1716 is stored, the module has detected a short-circuit (voltage pulled to ground or to supply) in the monitored circuit.

Scanning & clearing: Body (B) codes are often stored in the body control module, airbag module, or climate module. A basic OBD-II tool usually will not read body codes — an enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is typically required.

B1716 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.

Code Information

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the driver's seat front down switch circuit and sets DTC B1716 when it detects that the signal line is shorted to ground. The seat front down switch is a momentary contact switch on the driver's seat trim that signals the BCM (or seat memory module on equipped vehicles) when the operator requests downward travel of the front portion of the seat cushion. A short to ground fault means the BCM sees the switch input pulled to ground continuously rather than only when the switch is actuated, indicating a chafed signal wire touching chassis metal, an internal s...

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